Cristiano Ronaldo claimed FIFA's inaugural best player of the year award held yesterday in Zurich, Switzerland. the latest prize for the Real Madrid and Portugal star after a glittering 2016 for club and country.
The 31-year-old Ronaldo, who also edged out long-time nemesis Lionel Messi for the trophy as well as France's Antoine Griezmann, the top player at this summer's European championship.
Ronaldo
had already won the Ballon d'Or after his third Champions League title, all
thanks to his 16 goals in 12 games, as well as triumphing with
Portugal at Euro 2016 -- the country's first major prize.
"I tell you 2016 was the best year of my career. I had a
lot of doubts but the trophy I think shows I lived up to that.
“After what I won and what I did I had no doubts that I would be able to get it, and to be able to have this achievement, it was a year that was magnificent on a personal level and a sports level.
“I will never forget this wonderful year.” Ronaldo said after being handed the prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
“After what I won and what I did I had no doubts that I would be able to get it, and to be able to have this achievement, it was a year that was magnificent on a personal level and a sports level.
“I will never forget this wonderful year.” Ronaldo said after being handed the prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Ronaldo
took 34.5 percent of the vote over 26.4 percent to Messi, who skipped
the awards show co-hosted by US actress and former "Desperate
Housewives" star Eva Longoria.
Barcelona said Messi was focused on preparing for an upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao.
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